Diseases
Webcast helps growers manage corky ringspot
In its latest video aimed at helping growers, the Plant Management Network has released a presentation by Michigan State University professor of nemat... more »
Harvest conditions prompt Idaho Potato Commission to warn of blackspot bruise
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is advising growers that an unusually warm harvest season may lead tubers to be especially susceptible to bruising. ... more »
Late blight found in Michigan’s Montcalm County
Late blight was found in potato crops near Edmore, McBride and Vestaburg, Michigan, in Montcalm County Aug. 22, by ABC Consultants scouts. Initial gen... more »
2017 PotatoEurope show to present practical knowledge
The theme of the 2017 edition of PotatoEurope is “Potatoes feed/meet the world.” The event will be Sept. 13-14 in Emeloord, The Netherlands. Po... more »
NPC awards academic scholarship for potato research
The National Potato Council (NPC) has awarded the 2017-2018 NPC Academic Scholarship to Adrienne Gorny, a fourth-year doctoral student in Plant Pathol... more »
Second generation Innate potato cleared by Canadian government
Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have completed the food, feed, and environmental safety assessments of J.R. Simplot’s secon... more »
Miller Research Station to host pest management field day
Miller Research will host its annual pest management field day Aug. 16 at its facility located near Acequia, Idaho. The day will be highlighted by ... more »
Protect at row closure with Endura® and Priaxor® fungicides
{Sponsored} At row closure, your crop is vulnerable to various diseases, including white mold and early blight, which can affect yields. Endura® and ... more »
Maine Potato Board highlights industry research
The Maine Potato Board has introduced a new research section in its monthly Maine Potato News e-newsletter. The Potato Research Corner will briefly hi... more »
AMVAC completes ChemChina product acquisitions
AMVAC Chemical Corporation has completed the acquisition of three crop protection product lines – abamectin, chlorothalonil and paraquat – from Ad... more »
